NVC Filers - March 2013

[Darnell 8,478]

okay im confused guys i need your help how long did it take for the nvc to give you a case number?? and once they assign a number can you do the AOS right away because i payed somebody to do all this immigration paper work and they told me to wait until they send me the AOS packet and all other documents doesn't that take longer?

well, I guess it depends on what they are calling the AOS Packet.

If the AOS FEE BILL (Via Email) that's one thing, sent off within a few days after the Petitioner contacts NVC and gets the casefile #.

If'n 'they' mean the entire blank I-864 with instructions and a barcode - oh vey ! To wait, alas, gets you into postal processing mode, and it's about 3 months for each thing (AOS, IV) and that's gonna suck.

I pray, of you, to get back to Post #1 and find the LingChe link, when logged in from a PC. Handphones suck for VJ web-browsing, you miss about 80 percent of important stuff !

[ShirahBet 42]

All right, things are moving, but I'm not sure if that's good or bad.

We sent AOS and IV together and because we're filling from abraod, intend to qualify on assets (we had significantly more than the min. amount required).

Today we received this checklist.

Is that what they usually send?

Will they wait for us in case we'd like to submit more evidence (we don't though, we won't add a co-sponsor, at least not now) or will they start scheduling the interview now?

Thank you!

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants.

I suppose what I'd do is review my 864 to triple check that everything was filled out correctly and that any bank statements, etc were sent with the packet. Then, I'd email with a subject line of Supervisor Review AOS - Case Number. In the body of the email I'd explain that you received a checklist indicating that you did not meet the minimum income requirement, but had also documented assets and provided documentation. Request additional review of the evidence.

I used income only. I've seen people using assets stating that it's 300% of the income requirement, but this page http://www.***removed***/affidavit-of-support/using-assets-meet-income-requirements.html indicates 500% as well as additional evidence to include.

[MikeJill 5]

IV fee finally got invoiced on Friday, a week after my DS3032 was accepted, and my husband paid it today. And AOS has been accepted...we seem to be inching towards the end of this process

[X Factor 1,112]

Thank you!

you are welcome

[xander1 0]

IV fee finally got invoiced on Friday, a week after my DS3032 was accepted, and my husband paid it today. And AOS has been accepted...we seem to be inching towards the end of this process

It took my IV fee longer to be invoiced and the payment processed than the AOS fee which was just a day or so.

[coltoasty 14]

NVC Case number assigned! I was floored when the nice representative asked me to confirm my email address and literally jumped out of my chair when he asked for my wife's email address!

I see people here email the DS-3032 the same day, but the rep on the phone said to wait until I get an email, i'm a little unsure if I should send it today or wait until tomorrow when I get an email.

[hikergirl 277]

This is me:

Waiting for hubby to scan & send his I-864 package in.

Waiting to hear from NVC on OPTIN acceptance.

Waiting for the IV invoice.

UGH!

[NepaliDreamer 8]

NVC Case number assigned! I was floored when the nice representative asked me to confirm my email address and literally jumped out of my chair when he asked for my wife's email address!

I see people here email the DS-3032 the same day, but the rep on the phone said to wait until I get an email, i'm a little unsure if I should send it today or wait until tomorrow when I get an email.

Hi,

What they are saying is that they will be ready to attach the DS-3032 after you get that email. But also consider that your email will not be seen for a few days while it waits in queue and it also takes a few days for you to get the email from NVS. The members here say there is no harm done sending it now even if it gets rejected.

[Saylin 1,605]

All right, things are moving, but I'm not sure if that's good or bad.

We sent AOS and IV together and because we're filling from abraod, intend to qualify on assets (we had significantly more than the min. amount required).

Today we received this checklist.

Is that what they usually send?

Will they wait for us in case we'd like to submit more evidence (we don't though, we won't add a co-sponsor, at least not now) or will they start scheduling the interview now?

Thank you!

F - FINANCIAL EVIDENCE:______________________________________

The NVC has received the information you have submitted in reference to the Affidavit of Support. Please be advised that the Affidavit of Support information you have provided does not appear to meet the minimum income requirement according to the current poverty guidelines to sponsor the intending immigrant(s) for this petition. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of your interview. In order to avoid delays, you may wish to submit an additional Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) for a/another Joint Sponsor to the National Visa Center to assist in sponsoring the intending immigrants.

I believe that's the "checklist" people receive who are qualifying on assets. It's ultimately up to the embassy/consulate to decide if those assets meet their guidelines. Be prepared that you may be requested to get a joint sponsor at your interview.

okay im confused guys i need your help how long did it take for the nvc to give you a case number?? and once they assign a number can you do the AOS right away because i payed somebody to do all this immigration paper work and they told me to wait until they send me the AOS packet and all other documents doesn't that take longer?

Please go read posts 1 and 2. Click on the links to the guides and read. Then read the FAQ in post 2. All your questions are answered there...

NVC Case number assigned! I was floored when the nice representative asked me to confirm my email address and literally jumped out of my chair when he asked for my wife's email address!

I see people here email the DS-3032 the same day, but the rep on the phone said to wait until I get an email, i'm a little unsure if I should send it today or wait until tomorrow when I get an email.

Grats!

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

NVC Case number assigned! I was floored when the nice representative asked me to confirm my email address and literally jumped out of my chair when he asked for my wife's email address!

I see people here email the DS-3032 the same day, but the rep on the phone said to wait until I get an email, i'm a little unsure if I should send it today or wait until tomorrow when I get an email.

Your NOA2 is the same as mine. Hopefully that's good news because I just got off the phone with the NVC and they still have not issued us a case # yet. I got a harpy rep today who told me in an irritable voice, "you have to wait 10-15 business days, that's BUSINESS days" Yeah I get it lady. Advice, don't call close to quittin time

[coltoasty 14]

Hi,

What they are saying is that they will be ready to attach the DS-3032 after you get that email. But also consider that your email will not be seen for a few days while it waits in queue and it also takes a few days for you to get the email from NVS. The members here say there is no harm done sending it now even if it gets rejected.

Thanks!

Just sent the DS-3032 email!

Your NOA2 is the same as mine. Hopefully that's good news because I just got off the phone with the NVC and they still have not issued us a case # yet. I got a harpy rep today who told me in an irritable voice, "you have to wait 10-15 business days, that's BUSINESS days" Yeah I get it lady. Advice, don't call close to quittin time

Yeah I called at around 8:30pm, took 45 minutes, but the guy was nice and patient as he confirmed the email addresses and other details, and while I read all the numbers back. I was walking around the house with that annoying hold music playing!

Yeah, hopefully tomorrow is your day!

I believe that's the "checklist" people receive who are qualifying on assets. It's ultimately up to the embassy/consulate to decide if those assets meet their guidelines. Be prepared that you may be requested to get a joint sponsor at your interview.

Please go read posts 1 and 2. Click on the links to the guides and read. Then read the FAQ in post 2. All your questions are answered there...

Grats!

Thanks Saylin, and lots of credit goes to you, Darnell and the other folks who've helped along the way for all the helpful articles/thread starters and advice you guys give out, I've learned so much! A BIG Thanks!

Edited March 12, 2013 by coltoasty

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Yeah I called at around 8:30pm, took 45 minutes, but the guy was nice and patient as he confirmed the email addresses and other details, and while I read all the numbers back. I was walking around the house with that annoying hold music playing!

Yeah, hopefully tomorrow is your day!

The hold music isn't what irritates me, it's that guy's voice that repeats "all of our representatives are busy assisting other callers.....etc. The rest of the recording is a low volume and then that guy's voice comes on and screams in your ear

I also see that the NVC received your case a few days earlier than mine. I'm hoping we get a number by the end of the week! We're almost at 30 days from NOA2 date

[hikergirl 277]

Your NOA2 is the same as mine. Hopefully that's good news because I just got off the phone with the NVC and they still have not issued us a case # yet. I got a harpy rep today who told me in an irritable voice, "you have to wait 10-15 business days, that's BUSINESS days" Yeah I get it lady. Advice, don't call close to quittin time

I seemed to get the nicest people when it was really late at NVC. Like 11pm.

Maybe they were looking forward to going home and hitting the hay.

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

I seemed to get the nicest people when it was really late at NVC. Like 11pm.

Maybe they were looking forward to going home and hitting the hay.

Usually I get nice reps too, but I've been mostly calling in the morning/afternoon. I find the NVC reps much friendlier and more personable overall than the folks over at the USCIS.

This NVC rep today told me to wait another 2 weeks. I haven't seen anyone take that long to receive a case number. That would make 6-7 weeks for us from NOA2 date

[coltoasty 14]

The hold music isn't what irritates me, it's that guy's voice that repeats "all of our representatives are busy assisting other callers.....etc. The rest of the recording is a low volume and then that guy's voice comes on and screams in your ear

I also see that the NVC received your case a few days earlier than mine. I'm hoping we get a number by the end of the week! We're almost at 30 days from NOA2 date

Yep, and that low voice that says that we'll answer your call momentarily, 45 mins to an hour is a lot more than a moment. I just wish they would re-instate the Automated Voice Recording, would save so many people so much time, and NVC operators a lot of headaches! I think I make too much sense for Govt work sometimes!

Yeah, I was SURE we'd get our case# this week, because I refused to accept it would get to being a month since NOA2! Don't worry, soon!